December 23, 2008 12:00 AM PST
iPhone Starter Kit: Practical apps to get you going
The iTunes AppStore cracked open a whole universe of awesome native iPhone apps--and a few that were terrifically inane.
Here are our picks for the most useful, informative, social, and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.
If you're craving more after loading up on these start-up essentials, be sure to check out our collection of the most entertaining iPhone apps of 2008 as well.
Originally posted at The Download Blog

